Network Adapter broadcom hw P2200G PCIe 5.0 x16 Low Profile 400Gb QSFP112 x2

Broadcom hw P2200G is a PCIe 5.0 x16 low-profile network adapter equipped with two QSFP112 ports that support 400 Gigabit connectivity. Designed for high-throughput server and data center environments, the card provides multi-100Gbps links over QSFP112 modules and is intended for applications that require high bandwidth, low latency, and compatibility with virtualized and storage networks.

Advantages

The adapter leverages a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface to deliver increased host bandwidth and reduced latency compared with earlier PCIe generations. Two QSFP112 ports enable flexible deployment of 400Gbps links or aggregation into multiple 100Gbps lanes depending on QSFP112 module and cabling. Low-profile form factor allows installation in dense server configurations. The design focuses on high-throughput data transfer while maintaining compatibility with common data center network topologies.

Suitable for

• High-performance compute servers requiring multi-100Gbps connectivity
• Data center aggregation, spine/leaf switching uplinks
• Virtualized environments and network function virtualization (NFV)
• Storage networks and high-speed data replication
• Environments where low-profile PCIe cards are required

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16
• Form factor: Low-profile
• Ports: 2 × QSFP112
• Maximum per-port speed: up to 400 Gbps (dependent on installed QSFP112 modules)
• Typical use: server and data center network connectivity for high-throughput applications

How to use

Install the network adapter into an available PCIe 5.0 x16 slot in a compatible server chassis, ensuring the low-profile bracket fits the server's I/O opening. Populate each QSFP112 port with the appropriate optical or copper QSFP112 module or direct attach cable according to the desired link speed and distance. Configure link aggregation or lane splitting if required by the network architecture, and install vendor or operating system drivers to enable full functionality. Verify link status through the server or switch management interface and monitor performance once the adapter is in service.

Usage recommendations

Use industry-standard QSFP112 modules or certified direct-attach cables matched to required reach and data rates. Ensure server firmware and OS drivers support PCIe 5.0 and the adapter model. For maximum throughput, connect to switches or peers capable of handling 400Gbps links and plan cooling and power budgets for high-density deployments.